A utopia? The small island of Bequia could welcome within it the first community to carry out transactions only in Bitcoin. The second largest island of the Grenadines should indeed host this unique experience.The Bequia project, which will have 39 luxury villas, will be the first to accept Bitcoin as payment for the purchase of properties. It will also be possible to do … [Read more...] about Caribbean island of Bequia plans to become world’s first Bitcoin community
Elon Musk promises he won’t sell his Dogecoins: should we believe it?
The billionaire continues to talk about cryptocurrencies almost daily. After helping to cause a hellish fall in the price of bitcoin, he returns to his most recent obsession, Dogecoin, whose value does not stop wavering.Elon Musk has Dogecoins: he confirmed this in a tweet sent on May 20, 2021, in which he specified he had "never sold " and that he … [Read more...] about Elon Musk promises he won’t sell his Dogecoins: should we believe it?
Twitch announces the opening of a category dedicated to suggestive content
This is the big debate rocking the planet of Twitch right now. Indeed, an upsurge in so-called “suggestive” content has hit the platform in recent weeks and some viewers have been calling for firm measures against these creators.But Twitch took a different decision when they announced the creation of a brand new category dedicated to these broadcasts.Content that does … [Read more...] about Twitch announces the opening of a category dedicated to suggestive content
Switching your keyboard to Russian is a bad idea against cyberattacks
It is well known that Russian cybercriminals are sparing businesses in their country in order to benefit from the laissez-faire of the local authorities. This is why some experts suggest that switching your keyboard to Russian would be enough to pass your computer as a Russian device, and therefore be spared by malware."Try this weird trick Russian hackers hate." On … [Read more...] about Switching your keyboard to Russian is a bad idea against cyberattacks
The European Aviation Safety Agency would see flying taxis landing within 3 to 5 years
EASA published the very first study on citizen acceptance of urban air mobility on Wednesday. The opportunity for her to be optimistic about the imminent arrival of flying taxis.The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published an unprecedented study on urban air mobility on Wednesday, the results of which show that the public welcomes the prospect of services such … [Read more...] about The European Aviation Safety Agency would see flying taxis landing within 3 to 5 years
Snapchat launches connected Lenses to interact remotely
With Connected Lenses, Snapchat offers the possibility of interacting with several remotely.Slowly, but surely, Snapchat continues to rise. During the annual Snap Partner Summit, the social network announced to bring together 500 million monthly active users on its platform. Aware of the competition it faces, it has introduced several additional features that will enrich … [Read more...] about Snapchat launches connected Lenses to interact remotely
Apple and the Chinese government, a (too?) Passionate relationship
Extensive New York Times investigation reveals how the apple brand is quick to enforce Beijing guidelines.17 Apple employees or ex-employees interviewed, 4 security experts, internal and public documents, the New York Times published a well-documented investigation into relations between Apple and China. This results in revelations about the compromises to which Apple has … [Read more...] about Apple and the Chinese government, a (too?) Passionate relationship
The federal data protection bill arrives in the United States Senate.
A dozen states have passed their own laws, confusing the situation for tech companies.Is this the right time for Democratic Senator from Minnesota Amy Klobuchar? The elected Democrat had already tried to pass a federal law on protecting personal data in the United States in 2019, without success. Today Amy Klobuchar has put all the chances on her side to reintroduce the … [Read more...] about The federal data protection bill arrives in the United States Senate.
The iPhone 12 largely tops sales in Japan in 2020
The iPhone 12 set a new sales record in Japan over the past 12 months, a period that has also seen a dramatic increase in 5G models. Japan saw a 17% increase in smartphone shipments and a 40-fold increase in 5G smartphone shipments.iPhone 12 accounts for half of 5G phone salesApple is clearly the market leader for 5G phones in Japan, accounting for almost half of total … [Read more...] about The iPhone 12 largely tops sales in Japan in 2020
Microsoft will abandon Internet Explorer next year
Microsoft announced in a blog post to end support for Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022.After several years of trying to convince users to gradually drop its historical browser and turn to Edge, Microsoft has used the powerful method: Internet Explorer will no longer be available on Windows as of next year.One more step to push for the use of EdgeIn a blog post … [Read more...] about Microsoft will abandon Internet Explorer next year